Liam Duggan's top 10 moments ahead of game 200
There are many great AFL players who never reach the pinnacle of our sport, but in one of the great modern grand finals, Liam Duggan scaled the summit. In just his third season, the rebounding defender flourished on the big stage. He collected 16 disposals and three tackles as West Coast ran down Collingwood in an instant cassic. Liam Duggan of the Eagles (left) celebrates with Daniel Venables of the Eagles during the 2018 Toyota AFL Grand Final. Credit: Adam Trafford / AFL Media
In 2024, Duggan was entrusted with leading the rebuilding club's young list as a captain. Alongside forward Oscar Allen, the rebounder has provided an example on and off the field. And given Allen's string of significant injuries, Duggan has carried the captaincy load with aplomb. West Coast Eagles Oscar Allen and Liam Duggan are announced as co-captains for 2024. Credit: Michael Wilson / The West Australian
No AFL player ever forgets their debut and it will be the same for Duggan, He only had five touches but his side crushed the Blues in round two, 2015 by 69 points having been two goals down at the first break. He also got to debut at the historic Subiaco Oval. Liam Duggan of the Eagles. Credit: Daniel Carson / AFL Media
Duggan says he always dreamed of being a one-club player, and in 2024 that dream became a reality. The Victorian put pen to paper on a four-year contract that will see him remain an Eagle for life. He will be 31 at the end of his current contract. West Coast Eagles Co-Captain Liam Duggan. Credit: Jackson Flindell / The West Australian
Duggan didn't play in the 2015 finals series when the Eagles made it to the grand final so when he entered Adelaide Oval for the 2017 Elimination Final, there was zero chance he could have been prepared for the outcome. A draw at full time, the game went to two periods of extra time only to need Luke Shuey to kick the sealer after the final siren. Duggan had 10 disposals.
Duggan's first century of matches brought plenty of success and it was no different on the day in round 17, 2020. Duggan collected 15 disposals and six tackles as the Eagles gave him a 15-point win over St Kilda to celebrate. Liam Duggan of the Eagles is chaired off after playing his 100th AFL match. Credit: Bradley Kanaris / via AFL Photos
Early in 2021, West Coast were hopeful a healthy list could send them storming back into finals contention. While it didn't work out in the early stages, Duggan was a driving force behind the effort to stop the club's skid. In round five against Collingwood, he produced a career-high 36 disposals to lead the Eagles to victory by 27 points. Jamie Elliott of the Magpies and Liam Duggan of the Eagles. Credit: Michael Willson / AFL Photos
Defence is a tough place for winning Brownlow Medals, but occasionally they have a day umpires just can't ignore. Duggan has four career votes and two of them came against Essendon in round eight, 2024. Despite a six-point defeat, his 26 disposals, two clearances and 10 rebounds were brilliant. Liam Duggan marks. Credit: Daniel Carson / AFL Photos
In round 17, 2017, Duggan was a whisker away from claiming a Glendinning-Allan Medal. He was given two Brownlow votes as consolation for 31 disposals and two clearances in a strong win. Liam Duggan of the Eagles and Michael Walters of the Dockers wrestle. Credit: Will Russell / AFL Media
Goals come at a premium for defenders but Duggan only had to wait seven games for his first. It came against North Melbourne, in Hobart of all places. Matthew Priddis wins the clearance and finds Duggan running around the front of the pack with a handball. The left-footer takes his time to steady and dobs it through to give his a side the lead.
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